FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2009) – Hockessin, Del. will host the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup, the largest recreational youth soccer tournament in the United States, at Smith Fields, November 14-15. The Region I Under-10 through Under-15 Boys and Girls participating in the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup will bring together 70 teams on numerous soccer fields for the fourth annual soccer tournament held in Hockessin, Del.

Kohl's American Cup offers youth soccer players an opportunity to play in a high-quality tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. The program was started in 2000 as an avenue to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players receive equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play, with an emphasis on participation, rather than competition.

The Kohl's American Soccer Experience Vehicle will add even more excitement to the Greenfield Kohl's American Cup. The Soccer Experience Vehicle comes complete with three larger-than-life inflatable soccer games and numerous prizes and souvenirs for participants and their families. In 2008, Soccer Experience Vehicles 1 and 2 covered over 38,000 miles.

This event is one of over 70 Kohl's American Cup tournaments being held from February to December. All tournaments are open to players registered with a US Youth Soccer State Association recreational league.

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer –""The Game for ALL Kids!®"" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

Media Request: When referring to the United States Youth Soccer Association, the largest youth sports organization in the United States, please refer to the association only as US Youth Soccer, and never as USYS or USYSA. We appreciate your cooperation.

About Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup - The largest recreational youth soccer tournament in the United States and boasts more than 65,000 participants and more than 175,000 attendees annually since its inception in 2000. Kohl's US Youth Soccer's provides youth soccer players an opportunity to experience a high-quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere.

Media Request: When referring to the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup, please refer to the program only as the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup in first reference and Kohl's American Cup in subsequent references. We appreciate your cooperation.

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